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Credit Unions Have to Keep Political Pressure on Bank Lobby as it Continues to Fire on Credit Unions

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The elections are now just days away, but no matter how the political landscape changes as a result, there is a consistent political imperative for credit unions: we must stay as strong and outspoken, committed and active, and focused in defending our movement's tax status as we were this last...

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September 28, 2004

New Bridge Loan to Aid Small Businesses Waiting on SBA, Insurance Funds

ORLANDO, Fla. - While small business owners are waiting on funding from the SBA or insurance companies, a new loan program may help them in the interim.Fairwinds Credit Union along with several banks and community resources are providing loan applications for a new state program for Hurricane Charley victims. The...

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We Need to Tell Our Own Story and Write Our Own History

What is crystal clear to anyone involved with credit unions is that they are unique entities. It is also clear that only credit unions themselves can make the case for their uniqueness, especially to public officials and members of the press. I firmly believe credit unions must take on this...

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September 21, 2004

Credit Union Name Changes: Focus Lost or Focus Gained? Members Will be the Judge

A name change. Some credit unions may feel like everyone's on the bandwagon, but are unsure of the long-term benefits to the organization. Some may say, `we recognize the need for change, but a name change is a significant move and we're concerned about losing our focus - on our...

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September 14, 2004

Dual Chartering System on the Line

We in the state system - state regulators, credit unions, leagues and national professional and trade associations - are keenly aware of the many challenges facing the system. And although the state system is alive and well and has been so for a number of years, today the dual chartering...

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September 07, 2004

The Anatomy of a Tech CUSO: When Two Large CUs Decide it's Time to Collaborate

While the concept of collaboration within the credit union movement has been discussed for many years, technology CUSOs are a relatively new breed. More and more of these CUSOs are forming as a way to help more CUs get the most out of a particular core system. Here's a look...

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August 31, 2004

Credit Unions Should Protect Their Members by Educating Them

They're back! The scammers, spammers, and flimflammers are out in force once again. Sprouting like weeds following a heavy rain and equally virulent, these black hats of the mortgage business take root in the fertile ground created by rising interest rates, thriving on the confusion and fears of the borrowers...

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Credit Unions Have to Keep Political Pressure on Bank Lobby as it Continues to Fire on Credit Unions

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As Electronic Signatures Cut Your Paperwork Costs, Members are Better Served

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Indirect Lending a Great Tool for CUs to Offer Members if Managed Correctly

New Bridge Loan to Aid Small Businesses Waiting on SBA, Insurance Funds

We Need to Tell Our Own Story and Write Our Own History

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Dual Chartering System on the Line

The Anatomy of a Tech CUSO: When Two Large CUs Decide it's Time to Collaborate

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